Blog Archives for tag balsamic vinegar

Swiss Chard, White Bean & Fennel Gratin

A really nice way to cook the loveliest veggies of the season is to transform them into a flavorful baked… Continue reading »

Rapa con Salsiccia

Oh what a classic.  This traditional northern Italian side dish couldn’t be simpler, or more scrumptious. A simple sauté of… Continue reading »

Balsamic Broccoli Rabe with Dried Cherries

I adore bitter greens; everything from radicchio to escarole to broccoli rabe to chicory, you name it.  They are great… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Glazed Broccoli Rabe with Pine Nuts & Figs

This dish has all the elements that I look for in a scrumptious side: tangy, sweet, salty and crunchy in… Continue reading »

Balsamic Broccolini with Parmesan

All you need for this fabulously flavorful side dish is a fresh bunch of broccolini, sliced garlic, olive oil, grated… Continue reading »

Broccoli Rabe & White Beans with Crumbled Feta

I like to round out the slightly bitter flavor of broccoli rabe with something creamy (in this case crumbled feta… Continue reading »

‘Caramelized Coffee-Spiced Chicken’

A new gourmet spice shop just opened in the Virginia Highlands neighborhood here in Atlanta.  ‘Savory Spice’ is a lovely… Continue reading »

‘Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Okra’

Along with summer squash and cucumbers, okra plants are some of the easiest vegetables to grow and maintain.  This time… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Marinated Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta Salad

I love to use fresh mozzarella pearls in salads and pasta dishes especially because their adorable size makes it easy… Continue reading »

Sautéed Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Olives & Balsamic Vinegar

This healthy Italian side dish is filled with the bright flavors of the Mediterranean.   Tender sautéed baby spinach, quality olive… Continue reading »